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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 641.04 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 641.04 and 425.28 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 641.04 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/641.04 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 641.04 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 272,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,621.49/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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